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Scullrower: my experience is the same. I have been on Eligard/Lupron for 3.5 years, a shot...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/726299/

Discussion: I have a question to those of us using Lupron

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 13, 2022

I am on month 5 of 6 month Orgovyx regime and no brain fog, hot flashes,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1340274/

Discussion: Hormone Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 3, 2025

My urologist said to expect hot flashes after starting Eligard and Abiraterone. Somewhat delayed but, sure...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/842537/

Discussion: Hot flashes 3 months after Eligard?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Apr 13, 2023

ava11: Have you or your doctor thought of halving your dose or alternating days on Orgovyx?...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1248838/

Discussion: Share your test results (if you'd like)

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 2, 2025

I have been on Eligard and Xtandi for about 16 months My side effects are similar...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/821815/

Discussion: Metastic prostate Cancer Survivors - longevity and quality of life

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 6, 2023

Lupron shot in October before beginning radiation in December. Completed radiation Feb. 4. Only side effect...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1528836/

Discussion: Do ALL men get side effects from Lupron shots?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 17 8:30am

On three month regiment, getting fourth shot next month, for me it’s was hot flashes and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1160904/

Discussion: Lupron treatment and Fatigue...

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 22, 2024

I had seven weeks of salvage radiation. I had no side effects at all and went...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1374396/

Discussion: Radiation and ADT tips to prepare or what you wish you knew to prepare

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Aug 19, 2025

@climateguy I have these problems with pain in the joints and started taking gabapentin. I’ve tried...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1530685/

Discussion: Has anyone experienced leg pain while taking Orgovyx?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 19 11:27am

I am also on Lupron I’ve tried the monthly shot and have had several 6 months...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/992917/

Discussion: Lupron treatment and Fatigue...

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jan 7, 2024

Yes, your blood counts can be low due to taking the cancer drugs. Lupron can cause...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1170678/

Discussion: Radiation and Lupron: Is it normal for blood counts to be low?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 9, 2024

I have found my urologist to be rather stoic and aloof, as well as not really...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1568109/

Discussion: Physicians with Prostate Cancer

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: May 6 11:23am

The Eligard shot is leuprolide, Just like a Lupron shot. It is ADT and its purposes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1438833/

Discussion: Eligard shots: what are they?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Nov 14, 2025

@cemezzina47 I was on Lupron for seven years. After that I went on Orgovyx just another...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1404547/

Discussion: Post RT 6 years after RP with Rising PSA now at .28.

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Sep 29, 2025

I found documentation that I gave to my PCP that Venlafaxine, an antidepressant, reduced hot flashes...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/946933/

Discussion: Any tips on reducing number of Hot flashes after ADT

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Oct 13, 2023

@jeffmarc I've been on Nubeqa for four months. I have intense hot flashes, especially at night....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1523588/

Discussion: Article: Half dose prostate drugs ‘controls cancer minus side effects

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 9 10:13pm

I have been on Orgovyx for 3 months. None of my side effects are severe but...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1340734/

Discussion: Hormone Therapy

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jul 4, 2025

When I switched from Lupron to Orgovyx My hot flashes actually stopped completely for about four...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1265642/

Discussion: Is PSA rise inevitable after hormone therapy?

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 24, 2025

Welcome to the club.. after 2 years of ADT and a holiday of 8 months I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1085905/

Discussion: Hot Flashes and Symptoms

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Jun 13, 2024

I don’t know whether it was due to Zoladex or Abiraterone, but lots of intermittent hot...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/825338/

Discussion: Effects of Zoladex

Support Group: Prostate Cancer

Posted: Mar 13, 2023

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